Ellen Shaw will be Missed at CSUF
Ellen Shaw, executive administrative assistant to the vice president for Student Affairs and office manager, died from a heart attack last week.
Cal State Fullerton discovered this incident when she did not show up to work, which according to co-workers was unlike her.
Shaw had the kind of personality where if you would go to her about any problem or situation, she would automatically make you smile and forget your problem. Her positive spirit was extremely contagious and her co-workers fed off of her positive energy.
Shaw had been working at CSUF since 1995. Outside of CSUF, Shaw was the president of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County. Shaw received the Titan Excellence Award in 2001 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from CSUF in 2009.
“She was one of the most dedicated and committed staff members that I’ve ever worked with,” said President Milton Gordon.
Over the course of her career at CSUF, Shaw touched the lives of many students and faculty members.
“Ellen was such a special person. She was committed and dedicated to encouraging young people to pursue their educational dreams,” said Silas H. Abrego, acting vice president of Student Affairs. “One of her own proudest moments was that she completed her own college education; she took her own words to heart and achieved one of her lifetime goals, and she will really be missed.”
“In Ellen’s day-to-day duties in the office of the vice president (of) Student Affairs, she had the desire to strive for and achieve excellence in everything she did for staff and students. That is what I remember the most and loved about Ms. Shaw,” said Jeremiah Moore, assistant to vice president of Student Affairs.
“She would say if you want it, go and get it; the only way you don’t get it is because of you,” said Stan Breckenridge, professor of Afro-Ethnic Studies, about Shaw’s passion in overcoming obstacles.
Breckenridge knew Shaw for over ten years and remembers her as a person who loved life.
“Ellen would say do what your passion is and do not place limitations on yourself,” Breckenridge said.
In Shaw’s last moments of life she was extremely happy. She was preparing to release a CD which encompassed her own vocal renditions of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The album, which was slated for a March 2011 release, was entitled “Ellen Revealed.” The first single to be released off the album is entitled “Misty”.
In Shaw’s leisure time she also liked to travel.
“She would say see the world not just through books, but also through your own personal experience,” Breckenridge said.
Breckenridge is preparing to have a Gala in honor of her name so the CSUF community can come to pay their respect.
“Ellen was my dear friend. She was a rare individual that had the ability to really bring out the best in people. She was excellent with working with students and held high expectations for them and herself,” said Robert L. Palmer, recently retired vice president of Student Affairs.
Jessica Mc Coy
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